In a display of sheer strength and unwavering determination, Sami DePass, the pride of Jamaica, has embarked on a monumental journey to represent the National Powerlifting Association of Jamaica Limited (NPAJ) at the highly anticipated International Powerlifting World (IPF) Classic Open Powerlifting Championships.
The event is scheduled to take place in the picturesque city of St. Julians, Malta, from June 11 to June 18, 2023. Sami DePass, a formidable powerlifter, became a member of the newly formed NPAJ on August 24, 2021. Since joining the association, she has consistently dominated the sport, leaving a trail of success in her wake. The championship in Malta marks yet another opportunity for her to showcase her phenomenal talent and indomitable spirit. On this exhilarating journey, Sami will be competing against 26 elite athletes from around the world in her 76kg weight class. Standing at the precipice of greatness, she aims to continue her triumphant streak, having already clinched four gold medals in all her previous outings.
Let’s take a closer look at Sami DePass’s impressive statistics, which have solidified her reputation as an unstoppable force in powerlifting. In 2021, she secured the gold medal and the title of NPAJ National Champion for the female 76kg category, boasting remarkable stats of 181.4kg in the squat, 90.7kg in the bench press, and 213.1kg in the deadlift, totalling an astounding 485.3kg.
With a glorious 96.62 GPL score, Sami claimed the second overall position among 19 remarkable athletes. The following year the NPAJ was invited to Texas, Sami’s star continued to rise as she struck gold as a guest lifter at the 2022 Powerlifting America Classic Open Nationals in the 76kg category. Exhibiting incredible strength, she achieved a squat of 190kg, a bench press of 97.5kg, and a deadlift of 217.5kg, totalling an impressive 505kg.
Her outstanding 99.86 GPL score would have secured her a second-place finish out of three phenomenal athletes. Returning to her homeland, Jamaica, Sami reasserted her dominance by claiming her third gold medal and the title of NPAJ National Champion for the female 76kg category in 2022. Her outstanding performance included a squat of 190.5kg, a bench press of 102kg, and a deadlift of 219.9kg, culminating in a remarkable total of 512.5kg. With a resounding 101.37 GPL score, Sami secured the third overall position among 22 formidable athletes.
Furthermore, Sami etched her name in the annals of powerlifting history by triumphing at the 19th edition of NAPF Champion in Panama for the female 76kg category in 2022 with another gold medal.
She demonstrated her incredible strength by achieving a squat of 185.5kg, a bench press of 92.5kg, and a deadlift of 220.5kg, resulting in an impressive total of 503.5kg. Her remarkable 99.4 GPL score placed her fifth overall out of an astonishing 176 athletes. As Sami carries the hopes and dreams of the NPAJ and the nation, she embodies the spirit of Jamaica’s famous saying, “we little but we tallawah.” With her unwavering determination, she aims to conquer the international powerlifting world and make her mark on the global stage.
With the motto “One Team, One Dream, One Goal,” the NPAJ stands firmly behind Sami DePass as she competes at the International Powerlifting World Championships in Malta. The entire nation is united in its support for this extraordinary athlete, wishing her strength, focus, and success as she represents Jamaica on the global stage.
